Inside this issue:

Swimming Carnival 2

Swimming Carnival 3

Position Vacant 4

Community News 5

Coming up... Wednesday 15th February

RAP Summer Sports Trials @ Barellan

Tuesday 21st February

Sec Zone Swimming Carnival—Barellan Wednesday 22nd February

Backup Swimming Carnival—Barellan Thursday 23rd February

Primary District Carnival—Ardlethan

RYDA—Leeton

RAP—Cut off Yr 11 Changing subjects

Term 1 Week 3 Issue: 2

10th February 2017

Ardlethan Central School Small School...Big Opportunities

The Heat is On It is Summer in Australia and yes, Summer in Australia is hot, but not always quite

this hot. We are extremely lucky at Ardlethan Central in that all our buildings are air

-conditioned and so our learning is continuing as normal. Our brains need to stay

hydrated to function effectively, research shows that when the brain is functioning

on a full tank of water you will be able to think faster, be more focused and experi-

ence greater clarity and creativity. This is why we are constantly encouraging our

students to have their water bottles with them, giving them drink breaks and even

having water available for those times when a students forgets their water bottle.

The Ardlethan Swimming Carnival last Thursday was a fantastic carnival with stu-dent participation amongst the best we have seen. Students were keen to have a go even if they may not have been the best swimmers, and really, isn't that what life is all about...having a go! Thank you to Caro-line Stewart for all hours she spends on or-ganising our carnival. Thanks also to all the parents who were able to attend the carni-val, your assistance and support of the school is always appreciated. Looking to the next few weeks we have a lot of sport on the calendar and lots of learning opportuni-ties every single day. Make space for what matters

Kerrilee Logan

School Captains , Sarah & Jayson,

leading the way in the fancy dress.

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Ardlethan Central School

ACS Swimming Carnival

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Ardlethan Central School

ACS TWILIGHT SWIMMING CARNIVAL

Our annual Twilight Swimming Carnival was held on the Thursday 2nd February, 2017. Congratulations to all of the students, who displayed fantastic house spirit, participated in the novelty events, competed in an individual race for the first time, recorded personal best times and received age championship awards. Congratulations to the students of Warri house who were the overall winners of the carnival (590 points to 441 points).

Thank you to our Years 7-10 students who assisted with the carnival preparation and our Year 11-12 students for their fantastic leadership, organisational skills and encouragement and participation throughout the carnival.

Thank you also to the parents, grandparents, friends and staff who assisted with the running of the carnival and for supporting the students in their swimming events. Good luck to our primary and secondary students who have quali-fied for their respective Zone Swimming Carnivals. Caroline Stewart

AGE CHAMPIONS

CATEGORY BOYS POINTS GIRLS POINTS

Junior Primary Max Collis

Brock Strickland

31

30

Hayley Myers

Shyanne Fuller

24

20

11 Years Primary Isaac Maslin

Jack Black

28

15

Jo Bray

Alice Doyle

42

30

Senior Primary

EQ1. Cooper Barlow

EQ1. Charlie Crighton

12

12

Emily Scarlett

Caitlin Woodward

35

25

Junior Secondary Jack Hawthorne

Connor Osborne

42

12

Mae Lucas

Hannah Scarlett

40

29

Senior Secondary

Lachie Jones

Brodie Jones

47

37

Amy Crighton

Leila Verney

35

5

INCENTIVE AWARDS

CATEGORY BOYS GIRLS

Junior Primary

Seth Morris Shyanne Fuller

Senior Primary

Jack Black Jessica Hellings

Junior Secondary

Jack Hawthorne Hannah Scarlett

Senior Secondary

Jayden Woodward Amy Crighton

BEST DRESSED AWARDS

CATEGORY BOYS GIRLS

YITHAN K-3

Ben Minchin Charli Church

YITHAN Years 4-6

Cooper Barlow Caitlin Woodward

YITHAN Secondary

Jayson Scarlett Jordan Booth

WARRI K-3

Teddy Gordon Indilee Menzies

WARRI Years 4-6

Max Collis Jo Bray

WARRI Secondary

Brodie Jones Sarah Carnie

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Ardlethan Central School

Positions Vacant – Temporary Part Time

Ardlethan Central School School Administration Officer

Front Office - One (1) day per week. RAP Administration Office – Four (4) days per week

Front Office - The position requires applicants to undertake general office duties including word processing,

telephone answering, attending to reception and may include assisting teaching staff with administrative

tasks. Liaising with and assisting students and parents with enquiries.

Essential: Excellent communication skills. Word processing and knowledge of Microsoft Office products - in particular Word and Publisher. A Working with Children Check (WWCC). Ability to work in a team. RAP Administration Office – Duties will include liaising with and assisting Head Teacher Access, students,

teaching staff and Principals. Timetabling using TimeChart, uploading information to Moodle, setting up Mark

books and Reporting in Sentral and other general office duties.

Essential: Excellent communication skills, highly organised and time efficient. A working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Familiarity with Moodle, TimeChart and Sentral would be an advantage. A Working with Children Check (WWCC). Both positions are temporary part time commencing on Monday 27th February 2017—for approximately 6 months. Applications close: Thursday 16th February 2017. Please address applications to: Mrs K. Logan Principal Ardlethan Central School Mithul Street Ardlethan NSW 2665; or ardlethan-c.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Enquiries: 02 69782046

ATTENTION: Direct Credit Payments

As from 10th February, 2017, Ardlethan Central School is no longer able to receive

direct credit payments due to a new system upgrade (LMBR) being implemented.

Once the LMBR system is operational we will resume electronic payment and will

advise how to make payments.

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The Kelpie’s Bark—

Community Newsletter

ANGLICAN OPPORTUNITY SHOP AGM On Wednesday 24th February at 10am.

In the shop. All Volunteers urged to attend.

ARDLETHAN COMMUNITY LUNCHEON In the Memorial Hall

On Friday 26th February at noon. Cost $10, proceeds to the Hall

All Welcome If interested in attending

Please ring Aileen on 69782382.

ARDLETHAN COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL

Fundraising Lazy Sunday 12th February

from 12 noon at Beckom Hotel

B.B.Q. Chocolate Wheel

Games for the Kids

Entertainment by the Kids

Great Talent

HOSPITAL AUXILARY MEETING

13th February 2017 Medical Centre at 10.30am

All Welcome

SEWING GROUP For all interested community

members

Each Tuesday from 9.30am at

Ardlethan Central School

Come along and stitch in time or

just have a cuppa and a chat!

ARDLETHAN SHOW SOCIETY

AGM on Wednesday 22nd February at

6.00pm at the Bowling Club

ADVANCE ARDLETHAN COMMITTEE Del Garrett / President

Di McDermott / Secretary

Mailing Address c/- 48 Ariah St Ardlethan NSW 2665

Phone 69 782 055 Email: dianne.mcdermott@bigpond.com

NEWSLETTER 07/02/17

This year started off with our traditional Australia Day Breakfast in the Park and there was a great roll-up with the committee supplying over sixty meals! More then three hundred dollars was raised, which went towards the overall costs of the food. The balance went into the coffers of Advance Ardlethan to be put to good use in helping to fund future projects.

Rannock hosted this year’s Australia Day celebrations for the shire and congratulations must go to Anne Trevaskis for being awarded the Australian of the Year community medal within our shire. Over the years Anne has worked tirelessly on many com-mittees in Ardlethan and fully deserves to be 2017 recipient of this award.

Our first meeting for 2017 was conducted at the Me-morial Hall all on Monday 6th February and items dis-cussed included the upcoming Country Music Festival in early April and celebrations involving the unveiling of the Frank Bradley statue in May.

It is always useful to be a member of our organisation to be able to have a voice on community matters, either at council level or simply on a local level, where new ideas and concepts have a very valuable place at our meetings. Next meeting: at the Memorial Hall on Monday 6th March at 7.30pm. See you there… Del Garrett / President Advance Ardlethan

Coming to the Races ….. Coaches available from

Sportsman’s Club Hotel Wagga Wagga 69213245

Cootamundra & Temora contact Luke 0409603394

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The Kelpie’s Bark—

Community Newsletter

BOOK A MARQUEE

Ardlethan Picnic Race Club are pleased to offer marquees to the general public for the upcoming Races. Marquees will be located track side. The marquee package includes GST, travel costs, assemble and dismantle and cleaning fee. One trestle table and 6 chairs also included $250. Limited to 10 marquees only

SCRAPBOOKING

Scrapbooking starts 3.20pm on Monday 13th February

$15.00 includes — Snakes, Drinks and Stock Every Monday and finishes at 5.00pm

Ring Janice—0447 667 490

COOLAMON SHIRE COUNCIL

SENIOR’S WEEK DINNER

To be held on Tuesday March 7th at 7pm At the Ganmain Sportsclub

Entertainment & meal provided free Buses will leave Ardlethan at around 5.30

pm. Names to be in by Monday 27th February, If interested in attending please contact

Aileen Bound on 69782382.

SHAYNE HICKEYS

LAWN MOWING

&

GARDEN MAINTENANCE

RUBBISH REMOVAL

FOR FREE QUOTE

CALL SHAYNE ON 0423 770 750

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The Kelpie’s Bark—

Community Newsletter

ARDLETHAN PICNIC RACE CLUB

Saturday 18th March Pre Race Day Lunch and Entry Ticket

Packages Includes gate entry and two course meal in

guests marquee

$60 per person Limited tickets available –

First in Best dressed

Tickets available at Delta Agribusiness Ardlethan Office

or call Lou Clemson 0409093633 Valid until 11 March or sold out

WAG Snags would like to thank everyone for their continued

support. Sausages will be available to order very soon.

Lou 0409 093 633 www.w-ag.com.au

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The Kelpie’s Bark—

Community Newsletter

COMING EVENTS 12th February Country Music Festival—Lazy Sunday

13th February Hospital Meeting

Scrapbooking

22nd February Show Society AGM

24th February Op Shop AGM

26th February Community Luncheon

6th March Advance Ardlethan @ 7.30pm

7th March Coolamon Shire Senior’s Week Dinner

Please forward advertisements/articles for the

ARDLETHAN CENTRAL SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

ONLY to : ardlethan-c.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Subject: Newsletter articles

Closing time for advertisements/articles is Tuesday by 3.00pm

Term 1 closing dates are: 21st February, 7th March, 21st March & 4th April

NB newsletter will not be published over School Holidays so Term 2 closing date will start with 2nd May

NEWSLETTER DELIVERY FEES FOR 2017 We would like to advise that a yearly $5 fee will be charged for those who receive the Ardlethan Central

School newsletter via Australia Post to cover delivery costs. Please contact the school to ensure that we have the correct postal address. Payment may be made at the school

We also provide newsletters via email at no cost if that would be preferable. If you would like to receive your newsletter via this method please forward an email to the below address and type ACS Newsletter in the

subject line. This will ensure that we have the correct email address for you.

ardlethan-c.school@det.nsw.edu.au If you would like further information please contact the school on 02 69782046,

we will be more than happy to help!

Ardlethan Show Society Inc

2016 was a wet year and the Ardlethan Show did not go

ahead. The Show committee were allowed to hold the

Showgirl competition and send a representative onto the

next level.

The Ardlethan Show Society Inc. would like to wish

Samantha Scarlett all the best at the Zone 7 Showgirl Final

next Saturday 18th February at Hillston. The

winners from Hillston will go to Sydney for State

judging during the Sydney Royal Easter Show.

Advance Ardlethan

Annual General Meeting

Monday 6th March - 7.30pm at the Hall

All Welcome

Di McDermott—Secretary

OPENING HOURS

Monday to Friday: 8.30am—5.30pm

Saturday: 9.00am—1.00pm

Fresh Produce/Groceries

Delicatessen/Cooked Chooks